Valore Recruiting

Our client, a global leader in the heavy engineering industry, is currently seeking a motivated Financial Controller to join their team in Houston. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee financial operations across the US, Mexico, and Canada.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a solid background in financial project management within the construction industry in the U.S, and previous experience as an accountant or controller working in a multicultural environment.

Essential job functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Managing all operations in the accounting department, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledgers, cost accounting, revenue recognition and inventory accounting
• Coordinating and directing budgetary and financial forecasts both P&L and Balance sheet
• Coordinating regulatory reporting
• Preparing and publishing monthly financial statements and cashflow projections
• Managing accounting following local regulations
• Managing of auditors and compliance with management accounting policies
• Ensuring quality control for financial reporting and transactions
• Managing and complying with reporting requirements and tax filings for local, state and federal government
• Developing and documenting accounting policies and business processes to strengthen internal controls and improve reporting
• Guiding financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Helping develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity

Required skills and qualifications

Education

Minimum requirement: a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or another closely related field.

Preferred: Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

Experience

5+ years of professional accounting experience and controlling with documented history of financial project management.

Hard and soft skills

In-depth understanding of accounting, financial data analysis and business concepts. Soft skills to lead and motivate a team of 3 individuals in the US and one in Mexico.

Organization, math, attention to detail, written and verbal communication (in English, preferred if also in Spanish and/or Italian) interpersonal, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, self-motivated, problem-solving, financial reporting, Reliability, proficiency with information technology and accounting software (Microsoft Navision preferred).

Availability to limited international travel.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management
• Industries: Construction, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, and Construction Hardware Manufacturing

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Valore Recruiting
Houston